Family over Everything

At some point, your family, your household has to become a priority in your life. Just like the concept of self-care, you gotta take care of home first. If your house isn’t in order, nothing else will be in order. If you don’t value where you rest your head at night, you will won’t find peace or rest elsewhere. Charity begins at home. Family over everything is the mantra. Family over everything is the priority. Family over everything is the goal. Family over everything is divine order.

Controversy

There will always be controversy. There will always be disagreement. There will always be a sizzler page. There will always be headlines. The characters will change. The scandal will still be the same. The benefit of life is that some of the issues will be predictable. You will see them coming from a mile away. We know this pandemic is going to be a headline. We know that people are stupid and entitled. We know this election is going to epic. We know that America is a hot mess. We know our leadership is special. Control what you can control and don’t stress the rest. Everything and everyone has a season. The good thing is that seasons change.

Preach

Mark 16:15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.

Every person is not called to be a preacher, but we are called to spread the good news. Churches have had to be creative in how they conduct services during this pandemic. They have found new ways to engage their parishioners through social media and technology. If I can be completely honest, I like it. I like the apps. I like the shares. I like the instastories. I like the lives. I like the YouTube links. I feel more connected now than before. Yes. I miss the faces. I miss the hugs. I miss the assembly, but I’ve still been edified. I still hear the word. I still have practical applications. I’m still active in our ministry. So, just remember that you still can spread the good news. You can share a post. You can share a scripture. You can tweet a testimony. You can still preach.

Too Little Too Late

Too Little Too Late. These words can sum up a variety of situations. These words can describe a past relationship, friendship, or even our current political climate. When we are on the receiving end, it is hard to comprehend. It may seem like a disconnect or a lack of communication. In the midst of a pandemic, these words resonate even more. Our government has done too little too late in terms of how they have handled this virus. What other areas of your life have you experienced too little too late? What adjustments have you made? What resolve have you come to? Remember that you can always change your response to even others lack of initiative.

Ain’t nothing like the real thing

There is no substitution for certain things in life. Go sugarless. Try salt-free. Become a vegan. Don't get me wrong, all of those things are great, but you know like I know ain’t nothing like the real thing. Yes, you can live without it. Life may even require you to do so, but authenticity is everything. It's amazing how much we accept substitutes in our life. We are comfortable with counterfeits. Most of us can’t tell the real from the fake. Trust me when I say, when you come across someone and or something genuine….ain’t nothing like the real thing.

Blessed in the City

Deuteronomy 28:3 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.

I’ve always been a Fred Hammond fan. One of my favorite songs by him is “No Weapon.” However, “Blessed” is a close second. We all need a little inspiration. We all need a little hope. We all need a little encouragement, So despite your current circumstances, I want to remind you that you are blessed. You are blessed in the city. You are blessed in the field. You are blessed when you come and when you go. You are blessed when you don’t feel like it. You are blessed when it doesn’t look like it. Be encouraged!

No More

When is enough, enough. At some point, we have to get sick and tired of being sick and tired. We must stop making excuses. We must stop justifying it. We have to say no more. We have to let it resonate in our spirit. We have to get righteously indignant. No more! Scream it. Yell it. You insert the blank. No more excuses. No more spending. No more overeating. No more lying. No more racism. Whatever it is, make a decision in your heart and stick to it. No more!